agility

noun

agil·​i·​ty ə-ˈji-lə-tē 

plural agilities

: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity

played with increasing agility

Synonyms of agility

• flexibility
• nimbleness
• dexterity
• prowess
• spryness
• coordination
• deftness

Examples of agility in a Sentence

a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals

Recent Examples on the Web

But the 6-foot-5 Dennis-Sutton’s potential and sheer agility are off the charts, at his size. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026

Its dual-hip yaw design improves agility and natural walking, while mechanical grippers with overload protection enable safe object handling. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026

Players begin the return-to-play process with light exertion — such as riding a stationary bike, jogging, agility work and non-contact basketball drills — and each step is followed by another neurological examination. —ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

Widely regarded as a top five talent in this class, Ioane is a 6-foot-4, 320-pound mauler who combined elite power with rare lateral agility. —Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agilite, borrowed from Anglo-French agilitee, borrowed from Latin agilitāt-, agilitās, from agilis agile + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for agility

• ability
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fertility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility
• humility